Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat returns for seventh season in 2013

Fans are invited to nominate worthy individuals for honor at Royals.com/buckseat

As part of an on-going effort to pay tribute to the lasting legacy of the late Buck O'Neil, the Kansas City Royals and FOX Sports Kansas City will once again partner on the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat program in 2013.

Since 2007, the club has paid tribute to the lasting impact O'Neil had on the game of baseball and the Kansas City area by filling "Buck's seat" with a member of the community who embodies his vibrant spirit. O'Neil spent many days and nights supporting the Royals from behind home plate at Kauffman Stadium, both as a scout and fan.

As part of an on-going effort to pay tribute to the lasting legacy of the late Buck O'Neil, the Kansas City Royals and FOX Sports Kansas City will once again partner on the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat program in 2013.

Since 2007, the club has paid tribute to the lasting impact O'Neil had on the game of baseball and the Kansas City area by filling "Buck's seat" with a member of the community who embodies his vibrant spirit. O'Neil spent many days and nights supporting the Royals from behind home plate at Kauffman Stadium, both as a scout and fan.

Honorees will be recognized during the Royals pregame ceremony and enjoy the game from "Buck's seat" behind home plate. FSKC is once again partnering with the Royals on the program by featuring Buck Seat honorees during FSKC home telecasts. In addition to five game tickets, honorees also receive food vouchers and a commemorative plaque celebrating his/her day at The K.

As the Royals celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Kauffman Stadium in 2013, the club will begin the seventh year of the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat program by honoring Charles Wheeler at the home opener on Monday, April 8. Wheeler spent eight years (1971-79) as mayor of Kansas City, Mo., and was in the office when then-Royals Stadium opened on April 10, 1973 with a 12-1 win over the Texas Rangers.

The Royals invite fans throughout the Midwest to nominate individuals they feel are worthy of filling "Buck's seat" by visiting www.royals.com/buckseat.